It's another pride for the Filipino people and we really did show in a talent we're really proud of, what else but singing. Not only that we're being known locally or in Asia but also in the whole wide world. It has been a mark that whenever there's a singing competition Pinoys are always one of the participants. It was really great and a proof of that there's another Filipino who sings her way to the top, Julia Banda who won 4 golds and a silver at World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA). Julia won 4 golds under the category of Pop, Rock , Gospel and Open Music and 1 silver medal for her Broadway performance. She sure make us really proud.
Julia Banda's true name is Kristina Julia Marie G. Banda her name is taken from her parents name. Julia started singing at the age of 4, her childhood favorite singer was Britney Spears. Now that she's 19 years old, she loves the singing style of Jaya and Jonalyn Viray, according to her they influence her when it comes to music.
Julia shares also that she is now entering 4th year College at Miriam College taking up BS Psychology. During the Blogcon, she mentioned that her parents are both deaf and mute, and she's really proud of them because they really supported her all throughout her journey despite of their difficulties. Her Titas are big help for her in communicating with her parents. She was taught how to communicate through sign language.
Julia is hoping that her parents would hear her performances, specially when she competed at the WCOPA, but still she really love them because they are still with her watching her performances though they can't hear. She shared that she accepted wholeheartedly the situation of her parents because this what God gave her. On the other hand, all her siblings are all normal and no one inherit the disablity of their parents."Bawing-bawi po sila sa amin kasi madadaldal po kaming lahat" Julia shared.

I personally asked her about what happened after WCOPA 2014, Julia shared that he worked with Talents Manila, she even do front act performances, like Ima Castro, Jake Vargas, Jasmin Curtis and Paolo Avelino. She even have a duet with Jose Mari Chan singing the ever famous "Christmas in Our Hearts".








Long journey to this promising singer, but with her undying talents plus her winning performances, Julia Banda will achieve her success and fame with the help and guidance of her titas. Continue to perform and entertain other people and you'll achieve what your hearts is longing for.
For more details about Julia Banda follow her through facebook at www.facebook.com/juliabandaofficial and on Instagram and Twitter @imjuliabanda

With themes that colorfully change as easily as the seasons of the year, one could consider Kylie Padilla's debut album Seasons as an intimate eek into her diary. Whether an attempt to broaden her bankability as an enduring entertainer or purely a different avenue for self expression, Season successfully proves that Kylie isn't content to rest on her acting laurels-or her celebrity pedigree.

Now 21, Kylie has experienced the ups and downs of life, and it shows on the album. She takes this kind of growth on her GMA Records debut to develop a sound that is distinctly her own. It's a personal record that speaks volumes about the aches and pains of young love. Themes of broken hearts, longing, breakups in various incantations, and outright hurt influence the aesthetics.

Lead single “Gitara” is a deeply personal song that defines the album's directions. Starting off like a Taylor Swift track, “Gitara” portrays Kylie like an entirely different artist with vocals that shift from plaintive to powerful—almost fusing her acting with her singing. A closer observations reveals that Kylie has the hallmarks of a versatile recording artist: she possesses a sweet voice yet there is strength that allows her to play with notes effectively, change tones without effort, and belt out crescendos like she was built for power ballads.

Surprisingly, her debut is filled with crafty, well-produced pop that suits Kylie perfectly. One of the catchier tunes is the insistent synth-driven “Awake” however, the sunny melodies and poppy production mask the sad reflective undertones in which she puts on her hopelessly confessional girl image up front.

It's a continuing style throughout and she pulls it off quite respectably even on more straight forward tracks like the twinkly feel good number “Thank You” and the gentle but confrontational “Mine”. In the latter, Kylie faces the situation openly, using her head more that her heart in the same manner that she utilizes her voice; that it isn't always about the high notes. She carries the simple song through the end until she sends a “You're not mine anymore” kiss-off to the unlucky guy.

The other songs showcase even more diversity, which illustrates why this 21-years old beauty deserves to be herd. “Lonely Without You” gives the impression of a post-Michelle Branch intro but a minute into the track, incorporates more current pop/urban trends. With tantalizing verses, sultry pleads, and a memorable chorus, “Lonely” is by far the most accomplished song that is likely to get critical appeal.

The album is filled with metaphors to, unconsciously or not, match Kylie's mood. Title track “Seasons” and its plodding piano set the backdrop of a lost love being compared to the changing seasons: “Cause it hurts like freezing snow, it's not summer, no, not anymore”. To an extent, Kylie's voice is responsible for adding depth to an otherwise sleepy product. She sings like she acts, and that is her redeeming quality. “Sulat” is a lovely little love song with restrained vocals that harks back to a time before the social media explosion. And it's a significant moment when you look at the album in its entirely: front loaded with disappointments and heart break, “Sulat” and final track “Alive” close the journey on a positive note. Sending the message that there is life after heartbreak, that their are second chances. This is the point that Kylie seems to assert in her record.

This isn't even more evident that on the adventurous and resurgent “Alive”. It's electropop done right, marrying an ice-princess persona, celestial vocals, sparkling bass line, and an irresistible hook. “love makes us feel alive...we want to feel alive,,” she sings as if she has found herself again. With pulsing beats and pretty piano notes supporting the verses, Kylie manages to sound modern and refreshing on this atmospheric slice of beautifully embellished pop. Truly a moment of brilliance.

There are plenty of surprises on her first foray into music and many of those will astonish even the fiercest of her critics. Like the metaphors generously sprinkled on her songs, Kylie has blossomed into more than just her father's prominent name. Seasons finds her alive and kicking, on her own-and that is a game-changing gamble that will undoubtedly pay off.

“Seasons' is now available on digital format worldwide thru iTunes and Amazon and on CD format at Astroplus, Astro Vision, Odyssey Music and Video. The Landmark and SM Music and Video outlets nationwide.

The mommy in me made me think once again if today's music will eventually make me fall in love once more.  After listening to TJ Monterde's music during the Bloggers' Event I believe I had once again been mesmerize by the warm and soulful voice of this New Acoustic Pop Balladeer none other than TJ Monterde or for long Titus John Monterde.  Great that I have listened to his voice.

For the benefit of those who doesn't know him yet, TJ Monterde is one of the known disc jockey or DJ in Cagayan de Oro which also by the way sings in some of his gig and then became also one of the TV host of ABS-CBN’s regional show and then became a Youtube-born balladeer.  With his soulful and heartwarming voice proves that this guy is not only looks but also got some good entertainment package to offer.  I remember one of the blogger said that good that he got voice and looks because in some cases, especially here in the metro, DJs are just DJs... you know what I mean about that.

At the bloggers' event, TJ Monterde warm a bit the room with his voice singing “Wag Na Lang Kaya”


TJ Monterde shares that some of the songs included in the album are all his original creations which is mostly about love and most of all songs are lonely ones.  He also shares the stories behind his original songs.   One of his songs entitled “Ikaw at Ako” was used as theme song in "My Super Fan Girl" written and directed by Marcelo Santos III.   The song “Ikaw at Ako” became his signature song.


TJ Monterde’s debut album “Ikaw at Ako” is now available in record stores. Released under Galaxy Records and distributed by PolyEast Records.

Recorded at Studio 1103 in Quezon City (owned by Lito Camo), “Ikaw at Ako” finds the singer/songwriter pushing six OPM old hits and five originally penned songs in about equal measure. Collaborating with top-notch producers and musical engineers, Monterde’s debut album boasts the first single “Ikaw At Ako” and showcases his soulful wail and guitar playing.

Currently, “Ikaw at Ako” is playing on local radios and it’s music video has caught positive feedback online garnering 40,000 YouTube viewers in two weeks and Pinoy MYX Countdown charted on #4.


“This album is a conscious decision and what I thought really needed to happen. It just felt like I needed someone to rattle my cage, take some risks and continuously love what you do. With the accessibility of the social media, I was able make it work” Monterde shared.

Fast forward to 2013, Galaxy Records signed Monterde in 2012 and have finally giving fans what they have been waiting for. As the album lightens up with a few remakes, Monterde, a big OPM fan himself included six OPM classics “I enjoy singing songs I grew up listening to. My parents, being artists too, have influenced me a lot. These are the songs that, for me, we should be proud of and I’m taking this part to relive them.”

Leaning back to the old OPM sound and yet giving another life to each song, seven covers include “Cold Summer Nights” (Francis Magalona), “Hindi Mo Ba Minamahal” (Dingdong Avanzado), “Iyong-iyo” (Big Thing), “Mabuti Pa Sila” (Gary Granada), “Mahal na Mahal” (Archie D), “Pangako” (Kindred Garden) and “‘Wag na Lang Kaya” (Truefaith).


Taking a different path aside from his hosting stints, Monterde said “I’m just being true to my craft. Sometimes it’s great to take the leash off and share a little of what you have—to my listeners, viewers online and to OPM as a whole. Although it doesn’t stray too far from what I’ve done as a host/radio jockey, I can still share my stories through this album and that was the result of taking risks.”

Original music does exist and if you want all OPM acoustic songs in its purest form, then look no further than TJ Monterde’s debut album called “Ikaw at Ako”. Laced with guitars and subtle singing, Monterde is probably the wordiest singer you will ever listen to nowadays.

Special thanks to Hairshaft Salon (Podium Mall), Mossimo and Red Box (EastWood Mall).


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Does anyone know the sitcom Daddy didodu of GMA 7? Well if you're one of viewers who enjoyed watching the sitcom then you'll definitely know Duday, the little one, the youngest among the three of Vic Sotto's kids in the sitcom.   I think the sitcom lasted for almost 7 years.

So, who she was right now?  She's Isabelle De Leon a fine young lady who's into music now!  She is not only a singer but a songwriter as well.  She writes her own composition.   This girl is a total package, not only that she sings and knows how to write but this girl has very powerful. Not the typical sweetly poply singer but more of a rockstar type.  I like the way she sing and did I say she's a total package will she also knows how to play musical instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, piano and harmonica as inspired by her musician dad who taught her to play the instruments.


She already composed 25 songs and 6 of them are all in the album entitled LoveZone. Here are the tracklist.

1. Feelingero - the first song she wrote way back when she was 16 years old, Its about young love.
2. One Week to Move on - she describes this as "dealing with the raw emotions around heartbreaks".
3. Alice Wonders - she goes playfully poetic yet inspirational on this.
4. Pag-ibig ko'y Sayo - speaks of love that is unconditional.
5. Sa Yakap Mo - "Magtatago ako sa init ng iyong Yakap" is the line that says it all in her comforting track.
6. Friend Zone - speaks of unrequited love.

According to her, personal experiences, bestfriend's broken hearted, and family experiences are her inspirations in writing the songs.


Well I have mentioned before that she's a child star way back then and when she got back in acting she was featured in one of ABS-CBN's teleserye entitled "Nasaan Ka Elisa", she was the younger sister of Elisa.  She also did an indie film and now she's crossing her fingers and hoping to be chosen as one of the cast of Maria Mercedes, the upcoming teleserye on the same station. 

Aside on busy schedule, she is still studying 2nd year college major in Mass Communication.


"LoveZone" is now available in the market released by Polyeast Records for P200.00. Special thanks to Pony, Hairshaft Salon and Outdoor Products.

They say that the only permanent in is this world is change, and this rings true in the case of Star Magic`s Yeng Constantino.

Just like in each of her four previous certified hit albums, Yeng made sure that she has something new to offer with her latest album, apply titled “Metamorphosis”

Metamorphosis is the first word that came to Yeng`s mind when Star Records asked her for a title for her fifth music record.

Metamorphosis, which literally means transformation or “pagbabago”, appropriately describes Yeng, her music and her life.

Being the experimental type, Yeng has also dynamic when it comes to her look. She has long since shed off her simple getup and she now sports a bolder and a more stylish imge suitable for the Pop-Rock Princess. Even her new hair color reflects her lover for reinvention.

Favorite Female Artist of MYX Music Awards 2012, Yeng sjowcases how passionate she is with her music. It took her two years before completing the self-composed album, not because she had a hard time music writing the songs but because she had to juggle writing the song and doing shows here and abroad. In 2011, Yeng was grateful to Star Recorrds that they allowed her to do “Yeng Versions Live”, her fourth album that composed of previews OPM hits that she sang live. More so, this gave her more time to write new songs for her succeeding music album.

In “Metamorphosis”, the talented singer-songwriter's carier single, “B.AB.A.Y”, which is sad song, is a big contrast to its upbeat and lively melody.


Another original track in the album, “chinito”, was written by her friend, Jed Dumawal, which Yeng immediately fell in love with after she heard it online. Yend didn't pass up the chance and asked Jed to allow her to sing the song for her album.

Yeng has come a long way since she became the first-ever Pinnoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer way back in 2006. In the years that followed, she consistently shown passion for her music and eventully succeeded in csrving the nich in the music industry as a telented singer and a song-writer.

Yeng embraces change and sees every moment as an opportunity to make her life better, snd which she continues to transform without regrets.

Other original tracks in “Metamorphosis” include: “Hahanapin Kita”, “Josphine”. “Messiah”, “Pasensya Na”, “Di Pa Huli”, “Teleserye”, “Pag-Ibig”, and “Sandata”.

Currently no.1 on MYX daily Top 10, MYX Hit Chart and MYX Pinoy Countdown, “Metemorphosis” is produced by Raymond Marasigan under Star Records, and is now available in your favorite music stores. Also available onlinr @ www.mymusicstore.com.ph and iTunes.

2012 PMPC`s Female Rock of Artist of the Year, Yeng will launch her 5th album on February 10, sunday in ASAP 18.

Meanwhile, Yeng is a regular if ABS-CBN's ASAP 18 andshe was chosen to be one of the interpreters of Himig Handog's Pinoy Pop Songs of Love, Alaala composed by Fe Tianga, Melvin Huwervana and Joel Jabot Jr. Aside from a long list of her our of town and abroad shows, she is also set to perform st the Academy of Rock in Singapore this year.

Kimpoy Feliciano the charming, witty, and down-to-earth person and considered as an online heartthrob amassed a number of online followers in cyberspace. From twitter, facebook, tumblr, to youtube the number of his followers are no less than six digits. With this phenomenon it paved way for doors of opportunity.

Produced by Universal Records, Kimpoy was able to launched his self-titled debut album to a number of supporters who packed the SM Manila Entertainment Center. The album includes the hit song Ikaw Lang, which topped the www.mymusicstore.com.ph charts for two weeks and figured prominently in the MYX Daily Top 10 for almost three weeks.

Aside from Ikaw Lang, the album also includes Kimpoy's renditions of Ngiti, Right Next To Me, I'll Be Your Hero, Una at Huling Mamahalin, an dAlipin, which he dedicates to all his followers. The album was produced by multi-platinum producer Ito Rapadas which comes with a DVD of all the album's music videos.

Kimpoy was recognize as one of the most influential Filipinos on Twitter and according to social media analytics site Klout.com he is ranked third, the lone none-TV star.


Kimpoy graced the cover of the September issue of Pinoy Song Magazine, which is his first magazine cover.

He bagged the 2012 Globe Tatt Awards' Thought Mover Award for his nuggets of wisdom. He also received the Best Viral Video Award from MEG Magazine.

He was adjudged number one Youtube Leader in the 4th Annual Shorty Awards, besting other local and international celebrities. The awarding was held in New York, USA.

Kimpoy is also the most followed Twitter user in New Zealand.

Kimpoy is being managed by Orion Entertainment. For inquiries, please email olrac1023@gmail.com

The Kimpoy Feliciano Media Conference is presented by Universal Records, Orion Entertainment, Pinoy Song Magazine, and LionHearTV.

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Here's an update from the music industry which my correspondent Jefferson aka Justin was able to attend and get a chance to meet one of the ladies from Pinoy Dream Academy.  Read more of the details about her and her debut album.  Know her and listen to her songs.

Liezel Garcia Releases Debut Allbum. From being one of Pinoy Dream Academy's (PDA) star dreamers, Liezel Garcia has finally claimed her shiniest moment as the newest voice of ABS CBN teleserye theme songs releases her first-ever, self titled album under Star Records.

“Music Lovers, especially the hopeless romantics, will surely relate with the touching melodies and beautiful lyrics of the songs in the collection,” said Liezel. “As Pinoys, we are known to be sentimental and my album is like a playlist of different love stories.”

Being one of most requested interpreters of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs, Liezel cannot help but be compared with Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, Angeline Quinto. “I admire Angeline in everything that she does. Both of us waited for our own time to fulfill our dreams. We are different in term of singing style but we both want nothing but to entertain the people who love our music.”

Liezel's nine track album carries six well-loved teleserye theme songs including Walang Hanggan's Wag Ka lang Mawawala, which is her duet with the Prince of Sentimental Songs' and real-life boyfriend Bugoy Drilon; Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo's Bakit Pa; Pure Love's Gisingin ang Puso; PHR Presents Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin; Kristine's Di Ko Kayang Limutin; and her carrier single Ngayong Alam Ko Na, which is the official soundtrack of the hit morning Korenovela, Two Wives.

The album also features Liezel's revival of Jaya's Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig and Marrie Nallos's Alipin Ako. It also has bonus tracks including the song “Dance With Me' and the minus ones of the tracks.

The “Liezel Garcia” album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P150. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

For more information visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

Some of music industry's best artists unite in one album to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads.

Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova.



"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9).

I'm not a very die-hard fan but I enjoyed meeting different celebrities and for me it was a privilege to get invited in press conferences and meet and greet event. I could say that I'm one of those few people who are blessed to have friends and acquaintances who could let me meet different artists.

For this time, though it's my second time, it's Erik Santos with his newest single “Bakit Mahal Pa Rin Kita”. Erik Santos is coined as the Philippines music's Ultimate Serenader. His newest single comes from his album “Awit Para Sa'yo” which was released by Star Records. It is his latest music compilation with 14 different tracks including nine original and five cover songs, and it is for sure that all are OPM love songs composed by renowned composers in the local music scene.


Track list includes his version of the hit song “Di Lang Ikaw” which was composed by Aiza Seguerra and written and sung by Juris Fernandez, “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” which was composed by Geroge Canseco, “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka” which comes from Soc Villanueva, “Sa Iyong Paglisan” which was compsed by Arnold Reyes, “If You Have To” composed by Jude Gitamondoc, “Langit” which comes from ultimate singer-songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid, “'Di Na Magbabago” by Christian Martines, “Sana Ikaw” which was an original by Piolo Pascual, composed by Lucien Letaba and Rommel Tuico, “Hanggang Kialan Kita Mamahalin” which was composed by Gary Valenciano and written by Erik Santos, “Paminsan-minsan” compsed by Aaron Paul Del Rosario and hi unique rendition of “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka” which was Regine Velasquez original and was composed by Mr. Ogie Alcasid.


Listen to Erik's newest' track and grab your own copy of “Awit Para Sa 'Yo” under Star Records on your favorite record bars nationwide. For more updates and online song downloads, log on to www.starrecords.ph. For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.